The Great Lake states are "purple" states. In other words, there is close to an even mix of Republican and Democrat voters. The biggest impact on election results is to motivate base members of the party to go to the polls to vote. The political trends taking place nationally can be seen clearly in the campaigns of conservative candidates Illinois 2014.
The deepest split is between urban and rural populations. Urban voters are more liberal while rural voters are more right wing. Urban areas require more government spending to maintain infrastructure. Urban minority populations depend more on welfare and social service programs than voters who live in rural and suburban regions. These are the type of government programs that Republican voters oppose.
A main concept that drives the dogma is that government has become too large. Overbearing regulations imposed by liberals impede economic growth. These regulations make it difficult for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses which inhibits job growth and economic expansion. The Republican view is that government is getting in the way of economic growth. The best strategy to help the middle class and the poor is to free business from too many regulations.
There are salient political issues that encompass core values of the right wing outlook. Among these issues are abortion, voter fraud, and labor unions. These issues are more effectively dealt with on the state level. There has been success in states where Republicans control both the governor and legislative branches. In these states abortion clinics have been forced to close, public employee unions have been decimated, and strict voter ID laws have been enacted.
The biggest issue for the right-wing is the size of government and how much money it spends. A major tenant of this viewpoint is excessive government spending slows economic growth. The solution to a stagnant economy is austerity measures by government. This is completely opposite of the liberal view which believes in Keynesian economic theory where government spending can kick start a dormant economy.
The crucial factor that decides an election is getting a party's base to the polls. Voter ID laws are more likely to effect Democrat voters. This is why Republicans are fervently pushing these types of voter suppression laws. Some believe that these laws will suppress the vote.
The historical trend is that the minority party picks up seats in congress during mid-term elections. There have been notable exceptions to this historical trend. The Tea Party by challenging mainstream Republican incumbents in primary elections has forced the party far to the right of the political spectrum. It has caused gridlock in congress. Important issues are not being addressed. This is irritating some voters who wish to see the two parties compromise in order to make progress.
Politicians from both parties face challenging political campaigns. The winners will be the politicians who can rally their base to come out to vote. Turnout will be everything in this electoral season. Those states where right wing politicians have dominated the legislative process now have a track record. This track record can be used by opponents to motivate voters. Whatever the outcome, no one can take victory for granted in the current political climate.
The deepest split is between urban and rural populations. Urban voters are more liberal while rural voters are more right wing. Urban areas require more government spending to maintain infrastructure. Urban minority populations depend more on welfare and social service programs than voters who live in rural and suburban regions. These are the type of government programs that Republican voters oppose.
A main concept that drives the dogma is that government has become too large. Overbearing regulations imposed by liberals impede economic growth. These regulations make it difficult for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses which inhibits job growth and economic expansion. The Republican view is that government is getting in the way of economic growth. The best strategy to help the middle class and the poor is to free business from too many regulations.
There are salient political issues that encompass core values of the right wing outlook. Among these issues are abortion, voter fraud, and labor unions. These issues are more effectively dealt with on the state level. There has been success in states where Republicans control both the governor and legislative branches. In these states abortion clinics have been forced to close, public employee unions have been decimated, and strict voter ID laws have been enacted.
The biggest issue for the right-wing is the size of government and how much money it spends. A major tenant of this viewpoint is excessive government spending slows economic growth. The solution to a stagnant economy is austerity measures by government. This is completely opposite of the liberal view which believes in Keynesian economic theory where government spending can kick start a dormant economy.
The crucial factor that decides an election is getting a party's base to the polls. Voter ID laws are more likely to effect Democrat voters. This is why Republicans are fervently pushing these types of voter suppression laws. Some believe that these laws will suppress the vote.
The historical trend is that the minority party picks up seats in congress during mid-term elections. There have been notable exceptions to this historical trend. The Tea Party by challenging mainstream Republican incumbents in primary elections has forced the party far to the right of the political spectrum. It has caused gridlock in congress. Important issues are not being addressed. This is irritating some voters who wish to see the two parties compromise in order to make progress.
Politicians from both parties face challenging political campaigns. The winners will be the politicians who can rally their base to come out to vote. Turnout will be everything in this electoral season. Those states where right wing politicians have dominated the legislative process now have a track record. This track record can be used by opponents to motivate voters. Whatever the outcome, no one can take victory for granted in the current political climate.
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